Chain Linked

Ahn Kyunghee wanted nothing more than to move on from a stigmatizing past as a druggie’s daughter. However, fate had other things in store. A special person from her past reappears and gives her a whole new meaning to perseverance, love and loyalty. Despite the ten year gap, she had once again found her first love; only now he was no longer the teenager brimming with righteous determination she once knew. Now, he was a member of the dangerous Yakuza—a man to be feared and revered, but a man who would do anything to give her the protection she never had, regardless of right or wrong. In her memory, he would forever be the boy who befriended and held her hand whilst everyone else ostracized her. Then there was the hotheaded detective who was the bane of her existence, only to realize that she meant more to him than he could ever mean to her. Light and dark didn’t mix. Just like tigers and dragons didn’t co-exist.

[When Prejudice Collides with Fate: Whose Trap Is This Mismatched Marriage?] Qin Ran had always believed that a man still trapped in the arranged-marriage circus at thirty must be either emotionally stunted or physically defective. But the universe had a wicked sense of humor—because the man waiting at Table 11 was a walking contradiction. Lu Sheng was a paradox of elegance and danger. His charcoal suit sculpted a body built for both boardrooms and back-alley brawls. When his gaze locked onto hers, the sharp lines of his face seemed to carve shadows into the air, the room suddenly heavy with the scent of cedar and unspoken threats. “I’m sorry, I think I’ve mistaken the table—” “Sit.” His voice cracked like a whip, freezing her mid-retreat. The glint of his platinum watch mirrored her death grip on the handbag strap. “If we’re both puppets in this family farce… let’s at least make it mutually beneficial.” Three days later, the marriage certificate seared her palm like a brand. She’d told herself this was a calculated escape from her brother’s suffocating household—until their wedding night, when the fresh scar snaking across his ribs screamed of bullets, not business deals. And when Lu Sheng shrugged off his shirt, water sluicing down the defined ridges of his abdomen, his smirk was pure sin: “Clause Three of our contract, Mrs. Lu—no coveting Party A’s assets.” She backed him against the glass wall, her fingers skating over the corded muscle of his spine. “Mr. Lu… does that clause include your six-pack?” [High-Stakes Romance | Marriage of Convenience | Enemies-to-Forced-Allies] — A billionaire with a bulletproof reputation and a vault of secrets. — A razor-tongued medical intern with a talent for unearthing truths. As lies ignite and bullets fly, only one rule remains: In this game of hearts and gunpowder, the first to fall… loses everything.

This is a life saving battle. Battle of humanity the god level novel one side water one side blood

"In a world bound by blood and chains, his peaceful life shatters..." Ishin lived as an ordinary man—until the day he uncovered a dark, hidden truth. His very blood, the air he breathes, and the fate he thought was his own… all controlled by forces beyond his understanding. Now, there is only one path left for him—to fight against the darkness, face the unrelenting battles, and claim his destiny before it claims him. A world where trust is shattered A fate entwined with blood and chains The rise of a lone warrior against an empire Are you ready to step into the storm?

Twelve years have been spent by Nora searching for a love that was never really hers. Her goal is dashed, however, when she eventually marries Dave Trump and is arrested for the murder of her best friend Rose Monroe on their wedding day. She loses everything after being labelled a murderer and left behind by everyone. She gets freed after four years, but the past still haunts her. She unearths a network of obsession, treachery, and lethal secrets in her quest to clear her name and locate her kids. Lucas, a stranger, offers assistance, although it's unclear why. As devastating revelations and assassination attempts come to light, Nora comes to the conclusion that certain secrets are worth dying for. In a battle between love and vengeance, will she reclaim her life—or become a victim of the chains that have bound her for so long? I feel this may not be what readers are looking for. A new and captivating multi-novel series will be launching soon!

The night the village burned, Njuwa was only eight years old. Fire roared through the thatched huts, turning homes into embers. Screams filled the air as armored raiders recked havoc in the tiny village.

The story of a girl named Flora who desperately wanted only love in the past,Now only want to change her path and escape from the chains of depression for her. As she thinks about how this started and where she should have done something diffrent and what will happen now.

In the fractured world of Luminora, where the arcane hums through the veins of steel and whispers linger in forgotten corners, a girl with golden locks treads lightly, her smile a fragile mask for a truth that could shatter everything. She clings to dreams too vivid to be mere memories and to a longing for something lost—something never spoken. She glances from afar to see a boy with hair as dark as the void walks unnoticed, his silence a riddle to the world around him. Their lives entwine, not by choice but by the pull of unseen strings, as shadows stretch across the light, and every step seems guided by forces neither can name. In a realm where hope glimmers faintly between cracks of despair, their journey unfolds—a delicate balance of joy and sorrow, of wonder and fear, as they seek to unravel the secrets binding them to the shifting edges of a world that defies understanding. What they find may reshape more than their fates, for some truths are too vast to stay buried, and some destinies too great to remain untold.

Horror stories written by Joseph Kohtz The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On Halloween, a group of kids decides to go inside an old abandoned mansion to see if it's haunted and end up getting scared out of their minds by all sorts of monsters and ghosts. While inside, the kids meet up with a talking cat and jack-o-lantern who try to protect them from the spirits and try to convince one of them to read a spell from a book to get rid of the ghosts. Return to The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On a field trip, Susan Piper takes her class to The Wellington Mansion and tells them how it was haunted before she got rid of the ghosts a decade ago on Halloween with her friends' help. She also told her class how to re-haunt the house and warned them not to do so. The next day, on Halloween, six of Susan's students enter the mansion, bring the ghosts and monsters back, and get scared out of their wits. Jack, the jack-o-lantern who knew their teacher, protects them with help from Alvin, the ghost puppy, and tries to convince Victoria to read the same spell Susan read when she was in the mansion to get rid of the ghosts. The Spooky Halloween Sleepover in The Haunted Woods: After a few of their friends go missing, a group of kids investigates The Dead Woods to find them. While there, they run into monsters and ghosts that pick them off. Since their friends are disappearing, they decide to have a sleepover in the haunted woods until they find their friends, but they soon all go missing after the hauntings get worse. Fear Itself: After being told a ghost story around the campfire, a group of kids who go to a camp gets scared to death while ghosts and monsters haunt the camp and forest. They get scared, but some think it's all a prank by one of the counselors at first, even when the campers and the counselors start to get picked off one by one. Even though things look bad, some campers still think it's a fraud, at least until things get worse. Because the longer they stay and ignore the ghosts' warnings, the worse the hauntings get. Then they become convinced and start to get scared out of their wits.

Born in chains. branded as less than human. Destined to die as a slave. In a world where the dying breath of a falling star, Aetherite, has reshaped civilization, power belongs to those who can wield its energy. The strongest empires and factions battle for control, while the weak are trampled underfoot. For Ryven, a nameless slave branded with the Aetherite rune, life has always been about obedience. Serving a noble clan blessed with pure Aetherite blood, he was taught that pain was an honor and death was a privilege. But when his master’s kingdom falls in a brutal invasion. Ryven die protecting the very people who treated him as nothing. Only... death does not claim him. Awakening in a mysterious realm filled with Aetherite’s true essence, Ryven’s slave rune does the impossible--it devours the energy, transforming him into something neither man nor machine. Taken as a prisoner by the conquerors and fitted with Aetherite-powered augmentations, Ryven is cast into the mines, doomed to serve once more. But this time, he refuses. With a mechanical hear fueled by the very power that enslaved him, Ryven embarks on a path of vengeance, rebellion, and ascension. He will shatter his chains, and forge his own destiny. The world will remember his name. The age of the Slaveborn ascension has begun.

Two girls, born in opposite worlds—Ariana, a rich heiress trapped in a golden cage, and Leila, a free-spirited girl from a poor background—form an unlikely bond as children. Their journey unfolds from innocence to the chaos of high school and the storm of campus life, where love, betrayal, and power struggles shape their destinies. A forbidden teacher-student romance, heartbreaks, forced love, uncultured passion, and twisted fates entangle them in a world where women fight for one man, secrets shatter lives, and a single moment can change everything. As they navigate through 12 cities, 15 towns, and countless dramatic events, their choices will define who they become—one destined for freedom, the other bound by fate.

In a world where power dynamics between Alphas, Betas, and Omegas dictate status and relationships, Rion an orphaned Omega, is desperate to save his younger brother Leon, who lies in a coma. Struggling to gather the funds for Leon's life-saving surgery, Rion strikes a deal with Jeakyung, a cold and dominant Alpha from an influential family. The deal comes with three unbreakable conditions: Rion belongs to Jeakyung, he must obey his every command, and-above all-he is forbidden from falling in love. Jeakyung harbors a deep disdain for Omegas for some reason. However, as their physical encounters intensify, so do the unspoken emotions between them. Despite the boundaries that were set, both Rion and Jeakyung find themselves drawn to one another in ways neither expected. Rion struggles with his growing feelings, hoping that Jeakyung might one day see him as someone beyond their deal . Meanwhile, Jeakyung is confronted by his own fears and past traumas that have shaped his view of love and trust. As tensions rise, secrets unravel, and outside threats loom, Rion and Jeakyung must navigate a complex web of power, desire, and forbidden emotion. Can love bloom in a world that has conditioned them to believe it doesn't exist? Or will the rules they created become the very thing that tears them apart? There also many other characters in this story who navigate their own journey. This is a story of vulnerability, crime, resilience, and the undeniable pull of the heart-no matter how broken or guarded it may be.

Cassian had lived his life in the most miserable way. He had scrubbed the floors and washed the clothes in the cold winter and done everything just to please his uncle’s family, but in return, they sold him to a merchant only for a pouch of coins. And the merchant decided to gift him to the king of Aetherlyn, a faraway kingdom from his small village to show his loyalty and curry favor from the king. And he was the lucky one from the group to be choosen by the king. Thus he got the position of palace servant. Cassian thought maybe his life in the palace would be different, but he was bound to be disappointed as the people in the palace were far more sinister and ruthless. Scheming ran in their blood. And can anyone tell him why his path always crossed with the notorious first prince of the kingdom? The seemingly cold prince had an unpredictable temper. And why was he always drawn to him like a moth to a light? Will Cassian be able to survive in the palace where the true faces are hidden behind masks, or will he become more entangled in their schemes and just become a mere pawn in their game?

NO RAPE! MATURE CONTENT/ VIOLENCE BUT NOTHING TOO GORY FOR READERS TO HANDLE. Lilith was a rebellious child while growing up and didn’t have a belief in marriage as she saw it as a fancy prison. She was adopted by Lycan foster parents who saw her as nothing more than a burden. Because she was human, they repeatedly sold her to men seeking mistresses, but each time, she was returned after a single night. At last, she thought she had found an escape, falling for a man who promised her freedom. But instead of a life of love and freedom, she awoke in chains, barely clothed, imprisoned in a room in the pack house of the Alpha Lycan of the Purple Phoenix Pack. Suddenly a voice spoke, “So, you have awoken?” Slithering down her spine like ice water. Never before had mere words unsettled her so, but this one did. It was laced with menace, whispering of danger…of death. As she shifted, pain lashed through her body, sharp and stinging. She winced, squeezing her eyes shut against the agony, only to realize her situation. She was bound, barely clothed, and trapped. How did this happen? She had been on her way to her husband’s house and…oh, no. He had betrayed her! “Who are you?” She demanded, forcing herself to swallow her fear, to summon courage despite the quiver in her voice. She strained to see the source of the voice, but the oppressive darkness yielded nothing. Frustration flared within her. “Humans…” The word dripped with disdain and disgust. “Always asking unnecessary questions.” His hatred was palpable, seething. One wrong word, and he would not hesitate to end her. “Whip her.” Lycans were cursed beasts who rarely had mates. After a hundred years of waiting, the Alpha Lycan was commanded by the gods to take a virgin human bride to conceive an heir. But he despised humans and had no desire to rule with one by his side. So he agreed; he would mate with her, but once she bore his child, she would be discarded. Before she could part her lips to talk, the order was given. The lash struck her back, sharp and searing, and she cried out in agony. … Days passed. The whipping continued, lasting for thirty minutes each day but Alpha Zayd never returned. “Kill her. She is of no use.” He ordered, but instead of despair, something unexpected flared within her…hope. “I will be your slave,” she whispered, forcing the words out. “And I will offer my body only to you, Alpha Zayd.” He stilled. His golden gaze flickered toward her, considering. “Take her to my bed,” he ordered. Then, just as swiftly as he had appeared, he was gone. Determined, Lilith agreed to be his slave but only to find a way to escape and make everyone pay.

Asher Carter has spent his entire life hiding his true self. In Eldermire—a town ruled by the iron grip of the Council of Purity—being different is dangerous, and some kinds of love are a crime that can cost you everything. Orphaned young and raised under the council’s suffocating laws, Asher has learned that survival means keeping his head down. By day, he works as a waiter at The Gilded Spoon, an elite café where the town’s powerful gather. By night, he dreams of a life where he doesn’t have to pretend. Then there’s Malcolm Hayes—the mayor’s son. Wealthy, charming, and engaged to the daughter of a high-ranking council member, he is everything Asher can never have. To the world, Malcolm is the perfect heir to Eldermire’s legacy of purity. But beneath the polished facade, he's living a life that isn't truly his—while being irresistibly drawn to the quiet waiter he just can't stop thinking about. One moment, they were just two men living separate lives. The next, they are fugitives. Hunted by a town that sees their love as an abomination, Asher and Malcolm’s only hope is to escape beyond Eldermire’s borders—to a place where love isn’t punished. But running won’t be easy. In a world where their love is forbidden and betrayal is inevitable, the question isn’t just whether they can escape—but whether their love is strong enough to survive. --- Trigger Warning: This story explores dark and intense themes. Please proceed with caution if you are sensitive to: Graphic violence Vigilante justice Homophobia Fear and persecution Life-threatening situations Explicit sexual scenes

With reality bending under their clashing powers, the fate of entire realms hangs in the balance. Will Nicolas’ chains of judgment crush all opposition, or will Kujima’s desperate schemes reshape destiny once more? As war consumes the land, the true nature of gods, power, and sacrifice is revealed in an epic struggle that will determine the fate of existence itself.

Gina and Katie are best friends like sisters; when they dress alike, they could be twins. Rodger hated his daughter looking like the girl next door and so working for Stan helped arrange an accident for Gina's parents. Leaving Roger in control of the house and the girls leaving Stan to take over the company. The girls are devastated by the loss of Gina's parents and run away leaving everyone looking for them. When the plot was revealed sending both Rodger and Stan to jail. stan had this all planned that Rodger will take the fall for everything leaving him free to hunt down the girls and regain control of the company. he has vowed to make the girls suffer and will stop at nothing to see it happen.

After solving a mystery at their summer camp, four kids and their dog decide to form a mystery gang and solve mysteries worldwide. They ride their all-terrain vehicles and their group's car worldwide, looking for more mysteries to solve. They examine clues and suspects and get chased down by ghosts and monsters until they trap and unmask them.

En un mundo destruido por la mano de los dioses, donde los humanos son meras piezas de ajedrez en un juego cósmico, Kael es un hombre que desafía su destino. Tras ser retornado al pasado, su memoria intacta de los horrores futuros, Kael descubre el "Sistema de la Rebelión", una fuerza que lo conecta con el poder de aquellos que se han rebelado contra los dioses. Con una marca ardiente en su muñeca y cicatrices de batallas perdidas, su lucha por la supervivencia lo llevará a enfrentarse a monstruos, aliados inesperados, y, finalmente, a los mismos dioses que han despojado a la humanidad de su libertad. ¿Podrá Kael cambiar el curso del futuro y romper las cadenas que atan a su mundo? La rebelión comienza, y el juego de los dioses está a punto de cambiar para siempre.

She was the perfect daughter, shaping herself into whatever they wanted her to be. A flawless doll. A beautiful mask. She learned every smile, every move, playing her part without a single mistake, because this part of her life wasn’t hers... it was theirs. But not forever. One day, she would break free. No one would control her future or tell her who to become. She would be the one writing her own story. Yet, just as her plans were finally falling into place, everything started to crumble. One problem after another, surprises she never saw coming, and people who kept showing up in her life, no matter how many times she tried to push them away. Her life had always been hard, but these sudden changes pulled her into a storm she never asked for, making her question the very path she thought she was set on. Like a caterpillar fighting to build its cocoon, she is struggling to change. But deep down, she knows that once she breaks free, she will be a butterfly, ready to rise and fly higher than ever before. … “Let me tell you now, your kindness? I don’t need it. What you offer? I don’t want it. And a piece of advice, be careful with your kindness. It might bring pain to those you wish to protect, rather than support.” She turned her back, leaving him standing there, watching her retreat into the distance. … "Because I was like her once—filled with guilt. Those were the words I needed to hear, the ones I gave up hoping for long ago." He looked at her, his gaze softening with sympathy. “And you don’t seem like someone who’s ready to free herself from that guilt.” “Someday, maybe. But not yet. Not just yet.” “When that time comes,” he asked gently. “Will you tell me first?” She paused, meeting his eyes before a faint smile touched her lips. “I suppose I can do that much.” … “Whatever I’ve been through, no matter how difficult, I’m proud of it. I’ll never feel ashamed of the things I’ve done to reach this point.” She cupped his cheek, her touch gentle but firm. “So don’t feel bad for me. Be proud of me. While you weren’t there, you were always on my mind. You gave me the strength to keep going. Remember that.” He leaned into her hand, his voice quiet. “Then tell me… tell me everything you’ve experienced.” Currently 7 chapters a week... Another 2 for every 100 power stones mark... DO ADD "Llaellen's Updates" BOOK IN YOUR LIBRARY TO GET THE LATEST UPDATES ABOUT MY PLANS FROM HERE ON OUT Do read my other stories: SHE'S THAT KNIGHT KNOWN AS ZERO (COMPLETED) VENGEANCE TO THE ROYAL ONES (COMPLETED) COMING FOR THE LAST FOURTEENTH (COMPLETED) RESTARTING CHAPTER BOOK FINALE (COMPLETED) VERACITY OF THE PAST (COMPLETED) REBIRTH: STUBBORNLY FUFILLING A PROMISE (COMPLETED) LLAELLEN'S UPDATES (NEVER ENDING)

Emily Wrigley’s life takes a dark turn when her older brother, Everett Marshal, pulls her out of a nightclub and locks her away in his private villa. What was meant to be a lesson in discipline soon spirals into something much more dangerous. Everett has spent years suppressing his forbidden desires, but being close to Emily shatters his self-control. His love for her is obsessive, possessive, and unrelenting. With Emily bound by golden chains, she is forced to confront a horrifying truth—her own brother sees her as something more than family. Struggling against his control, Emily fights for her freedom while trying to understand Everett’s true intentions. But with his wealth, power, and unwavering obsession, escaping him may not be so easy. Is this love, or is it captivity? And will Emily find a way to break free before she loses herself completely?

A society that was once known changed after a strange virus hit the epicenter of the world, everyday life changed. The life that was once flourishing was now being wiped out and when the virus hits New York, things start to take a turn for the worse. Half of the population is wiped out, but among the deaths, the dead start rising. Far from home, our heroine must escape the largest place to be overrun, and with nowhere to call home, she must find a way to survive. Can also be found on Inkitt.com Officially published through Webnovel as Survive The World We Live In Now. You can view chapters 1-7 here. You can read the full version of the book from this link. This is the official published version: https://www.webnovel.com/book/survive-the-world-we-live-in-now_27721830900317205

After an Immortal became the object of the gods disdain, he was exiled to an unfamiliar world.

Rejected and cheated by CEO Gong Joon, you attempted suicide and barely managed to survive. You woke up with a different personality, a heart that has now turned to stone. Gong Jiho is known as the crazy Prince. He never steps out of his house, no public appearances, no girlfriends - he is literally a ghost. But Jiho has a secret, he doesn’t feel anything: touch, pain. And when you mistakenly learned of his secret, you decided to punish Gong Joon by marrying his stepbrother Gong Jiho, who agreed solely because you are the only person whom he can feel but absolutely hates.

In a world shattered by the Sundering, where the skies bleed ash and the earth cracks with the weight of forgotten magic, Kael Jasvyn is a young man trapped in a life he despises. Bored, restless, and burdened by the expectations of his family, Kael dreams of freedom and purpose—but finds neither in his mundane existence. That is, until a mysterious artifact, a cursed black chain, thrusts him into the dying world of Eryndor, a land ruled by chaos and haunted by the remnants of a fallen empire. "Ashen Chains" by J.S. Aranthys is a dark fantasy isekai that explores themes of freedom, ambition, and the cost of power. With its gritty world-building, morally complex characters, and heart-pounding action, this story is perfect for fans of Mushoku Tensei, *The Beginning After the End*, and *Solo Leveling*. Will Kael rise as a savior, or will the chains of his past—and the throne’s dark power—consume him?

In a world where desire is power, Selene Valtoria, a fallen noblewoman, is cursed with a body that no man can resist and a mind sharper than any blade. Betrayed, sold into slavery, and forced into submission, she awakens an ancient, forbidden magic that allows her to turn the tables on those who seek to use her. Now, with lust as her greatest weapon, Selene must navigate a world where men crave her, women envy her, and enemies fear her. But as she walks the path of seduction and destruction, she must choose—consume the world in passion and vengeance, or surrender to a love that threatens to tame her darkness.

Delilah Rivers is an outcast in the Moonhaven Pack due to her mixed human-wolf heritage. Her inability to shift into a wolf and the shame of her mother’s forbidden union make her a constant target of ridicule. Alpha Rowan, her uncle, allows her to stay but treats her with disdain, while her cousin Theo oscillates between pity and resentment. Meanwhile, the werewolf packs are fractured after the royal Goldencrest Pack withdrew from governance decades ago. The Goldencrest Pack, made up of powerful Lycans, is the ruling class of werewolf society. Their absence allowed power-hungry alphas like Rowan to dominate, causing political strife and rogue attacks, and Prince Caspian, heir to Goldencrest, aims to restore unity. When Delilah gets humiliated and rejected by her mate, she decides that she's had enough with her pack and flees. Coincidentally, rogue activity threatens Moonhaven and Caspian gets word of it. He goes to intervene and finds Delilah being threatened by the rouges. At first, he mistakes her for one of them and takes her into his custody, believing that he can get information out of her. But he later realises that not only is she the neice of the Alpha of moonhaven, but she's also his mate, although she can't really sense the mate bond due to her being majorly human. At Goldencrest, Delilah is thrust into a world of power and intrigue. Her fiery spirit clashes with Caspian’s arrogance, masking a growing attraction between them. Caspian is unable to ignore the strings of the mate bond pulling him closer to Delilah, and she has this unexplained attraction towards him. She discovers that it's a new mating bond and she's scared to explore it, after getting rejected once by her mate. While Caspian tries to untangle the rogue issues, she decides to help in her own little way, tired of being seen as weak. This leads her to discover her uncle’s dark secrets: he orchestrated her parents’ deaths to prevent her dormant powers from threatening his rule. Theo is complicit, suppressing Delilah’s abilities to secure his own position in Moonhaven. Caspian and Delilah uncover a conspiracy behind the rogue attacks, led by Lucian, Caspian’s estranged brother. Exiled after a failed rebellion, Lucian seeks revenge and has allied with Rowan to overthrow Goldencrest. As Delilah’s dormant powers awaken, she becomes pivotal in the fight against the rogues. Her dual heritage grants her unique abilities, but it also fulfills a misunderstood prophecy about a half-human werewolf who will either unite or destroy the packs. Theo betrays Delilah, revealing her growing powers to Lucian. Feeling abandoned and doubting herself, Delilah questions her place in the werewolf world. Caspian, torn between love and duty, struggles to trust her. Eventually, they both give into their love and desires and they are fully mated under the moonlight. Things appear peaceful for a while but everything begins to tilt again. A massive rogue attack on Goldencrest forces the divided packs to unite. Delilah’s powers fully manifest, allowing her to shift into a wolf for the first time, but severing her connection to her human side. Her transformation astounds the packs, but it also alienates her from Caspian. During the battle, Delilah confronts Rowan, who reveals his plan to betray Lucian and seize control of the packs. Theo redeems himself by sacrificing his life to protect Delilah, confessing his envy of her strength. In a final confrontation, Delilah sacrifices her human side that she had come to embrace and love to defeat Lucian, fully embracing her wolf side and ensuring the survival of the packs. With Lucian defeated, Delilah and Caspian emerge as leaders of a united werewolf society. Delilah, the once weak and mistreated human is now a celebrated wolf for her bravery and her mating with Prince Caspian. She is able to recover her human side, and her life as the new werewolf queen with the now King Caspian by her side is brighter than her life has ever been.